Best Selling Books by Cheri J. Meiners

"This board book helps toddlers work through strong feelings of anger and worry. Children learn strategies to calm themselves and are encouraged to ask for help. They will discover heavy emotions can help them learn more about themselves. Includes a section for adults offering tips and activities for helping children learn to calm their emotions"--

"This bilingual English-Spanish board book guides young children to see that sharing is their choice, why they might choose to share, and how sharing can be good for everyone"--

A little boy notices helpers and shares ways he is a helper too. "I know lots of people who help me." Even very young children often respond naturally to the needs of others and want to give comfort and help. As they see family, teachers, and community members helping them, they may want to do helpful things as well. "I''m a helper too. I want to show that I care." Positive and friendly, this English-Spanish bilingual board book encourages toddlers to notice the ways others help them and recognize some of the many ways they can help others. From simple gestures like offering the baby a pacifier or giving comfort to a friend, to bigger tasks that involve working with others to wash the dog, pick up toys, or plant a seedling, children see that they can make an important contribution. "''I''m big enough now to help in a big way." As children become more aware of the feelings, needs, and wants of others, they can learn simple and ordinary responses that show empathy and caring to those around them. A section for adults offers tips in English and Spanish on talking about the book together, along with activities for encouraging children to help others. Access to a digital download with ideas for opportunities for toddlers to help in their community is also provided. Learning About Me & You series Support toddlers and young preschoolers in developing self-awareness and social awareness with these charming board books focused on early social skills. With her straightforward and encouraging style, author Cheri J. Meiners guides little ones to understand how they fit into their world and how other people fit in too. Children learn about belonging, feelings, playing, sharing, helping, and more. Perfect for group or home settings, each book includes tips and information for teachers, parents, and caregivers. Bilingual English-Spanish editions are also available.

Now for Mac and Windows. Praised by parents, embraced by educators, this early childhood development book series teaches young children how to deal with their emotions, make positive choices, solve problems, resolve conflicts, resist impulsive behavior, form relationships, work cooperatively, and more. Now all 15 of the Learning to Get Along series are available in one kid-friendly software package. Teachers can choose which books to make available to each child, manage audio features, and track students'' progress. Children follow along or read on their own, using a special highlight feature to click and hear word definitions. A sequence of questions follows each book; test results are stored for teacher review in individual student files. Designed for classroom use, yet equally useful at home. User''s Guide included. Developed in association with Attainment Company. Software disc, Windows XP or higher, Mac OS 10.5 or higher, Intel processor, touch-screen and single-switch compatible.

A sense of optimism is a key ingredient to success in life. Guide young children to develop a positive outlook and discover how the choices they make can lead to feeling happy and capable.

Affirmations for children foster confidence and a sense of self-worth. "I like being me. I know I matter." Filled with affirmations for children, I''m Me/Yo soy así can inspire confidence in children by acknowledging and respecting their inherent worth as human beings. "I feel loved and important just the way I am." Gentle and encouraging, this English-Spanish bilingual board book helps toddlers understand their value and know that they matter. With affirmations for children and warm illustrations, I''m Me/ Yo soy así encourages children to grow their confidence through the quality of their relationships and from their own efforts and achievements. A section for adults offers tips in English and Spanish on talking about the book together, along with activities for fostering confidence and a sense of self-worth in young children, such as role playing and creating "I''m Important" posters. Learning About Me & You series Support toddlers and young preschoolers in developing self-awareness and social awareness with these charming board books focused on early social skills. With her straightforward and encouraging style, author Cheri J. Meiners guides little ones to understand how they fit into their world and how other people fit in too. Children learn about belonging, feelings, playing, sharing, helping, and more. Perfect for group or home settings, each book includes tips and information for teachers, parents, and caregivers. Bilingual English-Spanish editions are also available.

A toddler learns all the ways he can develop healthy habits and grow strong. "So many things are alive and growing. I''m growing too! I want to keep growing strong." For preschoolers learning basic self-care, I Grow/Yo crezco encourages them to develop healthy habits to grow strong in mind, body, and heart. "I like that I''m growing. And I love all I can do!" In addition to physical growth, I Grow/Yo crezco also celebrates toddlers'' social and emotional growth. Along with the main character, young children will learn that they can do things independently, how they can take care of themselves, and ways they can be kind and helpful. A section for adults includes tips and activities in English and Spanish to encourage children as they grow. Learning About Me & You series Support toddlers and young preschoolers in developing self-awareness and social awareness with these charming board books focused on early social skills. With her straightforward and encouraging style, author Cheri J. Meiners guides little ones to understand how they fit into their world and how other people fit in too. Children learn about belonging, feelings, playing, sharing, helping, and more. Perfect for group or home settings, each book includes tips and information for teachers, parents, and caregivers. Bilingual English-Spanish editions are also available.

A bilingual English-Spanish board book about being part of a family and a group. A sense of belonging is a basic human need. Now in a bilingual English-Spanish edition, this friendly, reassuring board book shows toddlers what it means to belong at home and in a group. "I have a place I always belong. People in my family listen and help me." Children see that they have safe places where they feel loved and where they talk, play, share--and help others belong too. Warm, realistic illustrations illuminate the text, showing children eating, playing, making music, and working together with family and friends. "Belonging feels so good! I want to help others feel good too." A section for adults in both languages offers tips on talking about the book together, along with activities for helping children build a sense of belonging. Access to digital downloads is also provided. Learning About Me and You Bilingual Series Support toddlers and young preschoolers in developing self-awareness and social awareness with these charming board books focused on early social skills. With her straightforward and encouraging style, author Cheri J. Meiners guides little ones to understand how they fit into their world and how other people fit in too. Children learn about belonging, feelings, playing, sharing, helping, and more. Perfect for group or home settings, each book includes tips and information for teachers, parents, and caregivers. Access to digital content is provided in each book and includes downloadable bonus activities. Bilingual English-Spanish editions of select titles are also available.

"Sharing is a social skill all children need to learn--the sooner the better--and this book is an ideal introduction to sharing and taking turns. In simple words and engaging illustrations, this book presents sharing as a positive choice, then describes four ways to share. It points out that sharing goes beyond things: children can also share their knowledge, their creativity, and their time. What if they don''t want to share, or someone won''t share with them? These topics are covered, too. Concrete examples and reinforcing illustrations help children practice sharing, understand how and why to share, and realize the benefits of sharing.Now children and adults can enjoy our most popular Learning to Get Along books in English and Spanish. The Free Spirit Learning to Get Along series helps children learn, understand, and practice basic social and emotional skills. Real-life situations, lots of diversity, and concrete examples make these read-aloud books appropriate for all homes, childcare settings, and primary classrooms as well as special education, including settings with children on the autism spectrum. Presented in a social story format, each of the bilingual Learning to Get Along books includes a special section for adults, with discussion questions, games, activities, and tips that reinforce improving social skills" --

Explains that many things can be frightening and provides examples of what one can do to feel less afraid, such as asking for help from a person one trusts. Includes information and extension activities for parents or teachers.

Sometimes its seems easier to lie than to tell the truth. All children experiment with lying, especially to avoid negative consequences. But even young children can learn the difference between whats true and what isnt, and they can learn to choose to tell the truth, even when its a struggle. In its own simple way, this book builds honesty, a cornerstone of good character.

"Bộ sách cung cấp những kỹ năng xã hội và kiến thức căn bản về cảm xúc, giúp trẻ em nhận thức rõ ràng, đầy đủ. Phần nội dung dành cho trẻ em có câu chữ mạch lạc, sáng nghĩa và dùng tranh tả thực, không cách điệu. Phần dành cho phụ huynh, giáo viên... bao gồm các chỉ dẫn đọc sách cụ thể, một số hoạt động thực hành dễ áp dụng..." --

Explores how one can understand other people''s feelings and how to be a good friend to someone who is feeling happy or sad.